SIMRAD GC80-85 Expanded Rev A

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Simrad GC80/GC85
Expanded Gyro system
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Instruction Manual
GC80/GC85 Expanded
Gyro Compass
This manual is to be used for installing, operating and
maintaining Simrad GC80 and GC85 Expanded Gyro
compasses.
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Simrad GC80/GC85 Gyro Compass
Document revisions
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Date
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constructive criticism. Please send all such - in writing to:
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
About this manual

This manual is intended as a reference guide for installing, operating and maintaining
Simrad GC80 and GC85 Expanded Gyro compasses.
The manual assumes that the operator is a qualified ship officer, or is under supervision
of a qualified person.
In this manual, references to buttons on the operator panels are written in boldface, but
in a different text style (e.g. SET button, DISP button, GYRO button).
Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows:
Note!
Used to draw the readers attention to a comment or some

important information.
Caution
Used for warning the reader that a risk of damage to the

equipment exists if care is not exercised.
WARNING
Used when it is necessary to warn personnel

that a risk of injury or death exists if care is
not exercised.
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This manual is divided in the following sections:
1. System overview
An overview of the GC80/GC85 Expanded gyro system and its components.
2. User interface
Overview of GC80 Expanded Control unit and the user interface.
3. Operation
Main operating procedures for using the GC80/GC85 Expanded Gyro compass.
4. Maintenance
Simple maintenance procedures that should be performed by the system operator,
together with a complete procedure for how to replace the sensitive element and fuses.
5. Installation
Mechanical installation, cable connection, and software configuration for the
GC80/GC85 Expanded gyro system.
6. Advanced settings
A description of parameters that can be entered or changed in the Extension menu.
7. Technical specifications
Specifications for the system and for all separate units in the GC80/GC85 Expanded gyro
system.
8. Drawings
Outline drawings and wiring diagrams for the GC80/GC85 Expanded gyro system.
9. Spare part list

List of all standard and optional units that are used in the GC80 and GC85 Expanded
gyro systems.
10. Dip switch settings

Drawings and references of jumpers and dip switches for the different printed circuits
boards in the Control unit.
11. Alarm messages and corrective actions

A description of how system errors are indicated, and corrective actions that can be
performed by the operator.
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Contents
1
SYSTEM OVERVIEW...........................................................1
1.1
Introduction.......................................................................2
1.2
Precaution in use ................................................................3
1.3
System components............................................................4
1.4
Bearing repeaters ...............................................................4
USER INTERFACE ..............................................................5

2.1
GC80 Expanded Control unit ................................................6
OPERATION.......................................................................9
3.1
System Start-up and Shut-down......................................... 10

Start-Up .................................................................... 10
Turning the Gyro compass OFF...................................... 11
3.2
Selecting active compass ................................................... 12
3.3
Adjusting dimming level .................................................... 12
3.4
Displaying present settings ................................................ 13
3.5
Confirming present settings ............................................... 15

True bearing............................................................... 15
Latitude ..................................................................... 15
Speed........................................................................ 16
3.6
Alarm messages ............................................................... 18

Acknowledging an alarm .............................................. 19
MAINTENANCE ................................................................21
4.1
General ........................................................................... 22
4.2
Precautions...................................................................... 22
4.3
Cleaning the operator panels and the cabinet surface ............ 22
4.4
Checking the connectors.................................................... 22
4.5
Checking mechanical installation......................................... 22
4.6
Preventive maintenance intervals........................................ 23
4.7
Replacing the Sensitive element ......................................... 23

Mechanical installation ................................................. 23
Verifying the elements tilt angle ................................... 27
Parameter updates ...................................................... 28
Balancing the Horizontal ring ........................................ 29
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Replacing the Fuses .......................................................... 30

Master Compass.......................................................... 30
Expanded Control unit.................................................. 31
INSTALLATION................................................................33
5.1
Unpacking and handling .................................................... 34
5.2
Mechanical installation ...................................................... 34

Control unit ................................................................ 35
Master compass .......................................................... 37
5.3
Cabling ........................................................................... 38
Power supply .............................................................. 39
5.4
Grounding the units .......................................................... 40
5.5
Dip-switch settings ........................................................... 40

Configuring the Control unit .......................................... 41
Activating an external heading sensor ............................ 42
5.6
Installing the Sensitive element .......................................... 43

Verifying the elements tilt angle ................................... 45
5.7
System start-up and software configuration ......................... 47

System Start-up ......................................................... 47
Configuring the gyro system ......................................... 48
Setting the Latitude input system .................................. 49
Setting the Speed input system..................................... 50
5.8
Balancing the Horizontal ring.............................................. 51

Adjusting True heading ................................................ 52
ADVANCED SETTINGS .....................................................53

6.1
General ........................................................................... 54
6.2
Using the Extension menu ................................................. 54
6.3
The Extension menu overview ............................................ 55
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ...........................................61

7.1
Accuracy ......................................................................... 62
7.2
General specification ......................................................... 62
7.3
Signal input specification ................................................... 63
7.4
Signal output specification ................................................. 64
7.5
Physical Dimensions.......................................................... 65
GC80/GC85 Master Compass ........................................ 65
GC80 Expanded Control Unit ......................................... 65
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7.6
Power ............................................................................. 65
GC80 Expanded Control Unit ......................................... 65
7.7
Environmental Specification ............................................... 65

GC80 Expanded Control unit ......................................... 66
DRAWINGS .....................................................................67
8.1
Drawings included ............................................................ 68
SPARE PART LIST............................................................73

9.1
GC80 Expanded Gyro system ............................................. 74
9.2
GC85 Expanded Gyro system ............................................. 74
10 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS ...................................................75

10.1 Expanded control unit ....................................................... 76
GPOWER board ........................................................... 77
GTERM board.............................................................. 78
SCC board.................................................................. 79
SIFC board ................................................................. 82
11 ALARM MESSAGES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS...............89

11.1 The alarm system ............................................................. 90
11.2 Acknowledging an alarm .................................................... 91
11.3 Fault finding .................................................................... 92
Main power failure ....................................................... 92
Internal power failure in Control unit.............................. 92
Inverter failure ........................................................... 93
Zero cross failure ........................................................ 93
System communication failure ...................................... 94
GPS communication or data failure ................................ 94
Internal communication failure ...................................... 95
External bearing sensor failure ...................................... 95
LOG (serial) communication or data failure ..................... 95
Repeater failure .......................................................... 96
Failure when powering ON the gyro compass .................. 96
11.4 Complete alarm code list ................................................... 97
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
This section provides an overview of GC80 and GC85
Expanded Gyro compasses and their components.
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1.1
Introduction
GC80 and GC85 Expanded Gyro compasses have been
designated for any size of vessels to enhance the navigation
capabilities and reliability. The gyro compasses eliminate the
inconvenience and limitations of magnetic compasses, and
provide a variety of electrical outputs to supply accurate and
consistent heading information to other navigational equipment.
- A GC80 Expanded gyro is designed for vessels with speed
up to 30 knots. The system complies with IMO A.424 (11)
and Wheel Mark Specifications.
- A GC85 Expanded gyro system is suitable for high speed
vessels with speed up to 70 knots. It complies with IMO
A.821 (19) HSC.
GC80 and GC85 Expanded gyro systems have different
sensitive elements, but use the same GC80 Expanded Control
unit. The systems are identified with divergent dip switch
settings in Master compass and in the Control unit.
Note!
A GC80 or GC85 system is identified by the labelling on top of

the Master compass case as shown on the figure below.
The labelling on the control unit is identical for both gyro
systems.
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pfjoâ=dÙR
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.2
Precaution in use
The GC80/GC85 Expanded Gyro compass displays and outputs
bearing information. Although the system continually checks for
faults while the system is running, failures or malfunctions may
occur.
Any errors in input information will generate an alarm. These
errors may also cause large jumps in the output bearing from the
gyro compass. If this happens, any external equipment
depending on the bearing output from GC80/GC85 should be
operated manually or switched to other bearing sensors.
To assure long time safe operation, the following precautions
should be taken:
- Assure that the operator is familiar with the use of the
gyro compass
- Perform daily check to maintain normal system operation.
Refer MAINTENANCE, page 21 onwards
- If any unusual behavior is observed during daily
inspection, the cause should be found and corrected. If
necessary, the local Simrad dealer should be contacted
- If any alarm is generated, verify the reason for the alarm
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1.3
System components
A GC80/GC85 Expanded Gyro compass includes the following
units:
- Master Compass with Sensitive Element
- Expanded Control unit
SPEED
EXPANDED
CONTROL
UNIT
GPS
EXTERNAL HEADING SENSOR
110/220V AC POWER INPUT
10 X NMEA
3 X 24V STEP
3 X ROT
ALARM CONTACT
MASTER
COMPASS
1.4
Bearing repeaters
GC80 and GC85 outputs step and serial signals used for
repeaters. Even when the gyro compass is supplied by the
emergency power supply, the connected repeaters will be driven
by the repeater backup function included in GC80/GC85.
If the serial output signal not is used for repeaters, the following
serial signal may be output:
- Output conformed to IEC61162-1 ed.2
- Output conformed to IEC61162-2.
These signals may be set separately for each circuit.
For connection of repeaters, refer to wiring diagrams, page 71
onwards.
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USER INTERFACE
USER INTERFACE
This section gives an overview of the GC80 Expanded
Control unit and the user interface.
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2.1
GC80 Expanded Control unit

The Control unit includes the control panel for the gyro
compass.
A flush mount kit (part number 27101757) may be ordered from
Simrad for remote installation of the control panel. Refer Flush
mounting the control panel, page 35.
îôj
dvol
buq
afpm
pbq
afj
i^jm
qbpq
^`h
bkq
pfjoâ=dÙM
POWER Button
mltbo
Used for switching the gyro system ON. The button will be lit to
indicate that power is applied to the system. Refer System Startup and Shut-down, page 10.
Display
The LCD displays data in two rows: the Data indicator row and
the Mode indicator row.
- The Data indicator consists of four 7-segments red
LEDs. The indicator is used for displaying the vessels
bearing, latitude and speed. Refer Displaying present
settings, page 13.
The Data indicator is also used for displaying alarm
codes as described from page 18 onwards.
- The Mode indicator consists of three 7-segments green
LEDs. The Mode indicator displays codes used for
identifying input type for bearing, latitude and speed.
GYRO Button
dvol
Used for selecting the gyro compass as the active heading

reference system. The status lamp is lit to indicate that the gyro
system is active.
Refer Selecting active compass, page 12.
EXT Button
buq
Used for selecting the external heading system as the heading

reference. The status lamp will be lit to indicate that the external
heading reference system is active.
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USER INTERFACE
DISP Button
Used for displaying data on the LCD. Refer Displaying present

settings, page 13.
afpm
SET Button
Used for changing data and input systems. Refer System start-up
and software configuration, page 47 onwards.
pbq
ACK/ENT Button
Used for confirming a change in data and input systems. Refer

System start-up and software configuration, page 47 onwards.
^`h
bkq
The button is also used for acknowledging an alarm as described

in Acknowledging an alarm, page 19.
Arrow Buttons
afj
i^jm
qbpq
Used for increasing or decreasing a parameter value. Refer

System start-up and software configuration, page 47 onwards
Also used for lamp test and for setting the display illumination
as described in page 12.
Alarm Indicator
îôj
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Used for indicating an alarm situation. Refer Alarm messages,

page 18.

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OPERATION
OPERATION
This section describes the main operating procedure used
when operating the GC80/GC85 Expanded Gyro compass.
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3.1
System Start-up and Shut-down

A GC80/GC85 Expanded gyro system is usually left with power
on. If the system has to be shut down and restarted, the
procedures in the following sections should be followed.
Start-Up
Caution
Before the gyrocompass is turned into normal operation, it has

to be configured according to the description in System startup and software configuration, page 47 onwards.
Turn ON the gyro system by pressing the POWER button on the
Control panel. The following start-up sequence will be run:
mltbo
Control unit type (GC80 Std, or GC80 HSc), SW version

for Control unit and for Master compass is displayed in
rapid succession.
OR
GC80 CONTROL
UNIT
HIGH SPEED
VERSION
GC80 CONTROL
UNIT
STD VERSION
dvol
SW VERSION
CONTROL UNIT
SW. VERSION
MASTER COMPASS
If the rotor not was completely stopped when the POWER

button was pressed, a rotor break function will be activated
to stop the rotor.
Active rotor break is indicated with flashing display.
dvol
dvol
10
The sensitive element starts rising horizontally, and the

compass rotates 360 clockwise. The display shows
decreasing bearing as the compass is rotating.
When the rotation is stopped, start bearing is indicated

with flashing numbers in the display. The start bearing will
be the same as active bearing when the compass was
turned OFF.
The indicated start bearing is accepted by pressing the

ACK/ENT button, or increased/decreased by using the
arrow buttons and then pressing the ACK/ENT button. If
no action is taken within 3 minutes, the start-up process
will continue with the indicated start bearing.
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OPERATION
The bearing indication stops flashing when the start

bearing is accepted, while the lamp remains flashing.
dvol
The rotor will no start rotating, and reaches pre-described

number of revolutions after maximum 30 minutes.
When the rotor has reached full speed, the compass starts
the north seeking rotation. The display will now change to
show the compass actual heading, and from now on
bearing output will be available.
The lamp beside the GYRO button change from flashing to
steady light.
The GC80/GC85 will be settled within 2 hours when started

with a deviation angle less than 5. With a larger deviation
angle, the compass will be settled within 4 hours.
Turning the Gyro compass OFF

mltbo
Press the POWER button on the Control panel. The light in

the POWER button will be switched off.
Repress the POWER button to activate the rotor break

function. The light in the POWER button will be lit again.
Active rotor break is indicated by:
dvol
- flashing display as shown on the figure

- a soft clicking sound heard from the gyrocompass
The rotor break function will be active for maximum 4
minutes.
Caution
It is very important that the rotor break is activated to stop the

rotor rotation. If not, the sensitive element may be damaged!
3
mltbo
Press the POWER button again to shut down the

gyrocompass when both the data and the dot in the display
change from flashing to steady light.
The light in the POWER button will now be turned OFF.
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3.2
Selecting active compass

If an external heading sensor is connected to GC80/GC85, it is
possible to switch between gyro and external heading sensor as
active steering sensor.
The gyro system will normally be used with the gyro compass
selected as active compass. An external heading sensor should
only be used as active compass when the gyro compass not is
working properly.
dvol
buq
^`h
bkq
By pressing the GYRO or the EXT and the ACK/ENT buttons

simultaneously, the GC80/GC85 will toggle between using the
gyrocompass or an external sensor as active sensor.
When the active sensor is changed, an audible alarm will sound
three times.
Active compass is identified with light in the buttons indicator
lamp, and with active compass type in the LCD as shown in the
figures below.
dvol
dvol
j^d
buq
j^d
buq
GYRO COMPASS SELECTED AS

ACTIVE STEERING SENSOR
WARNING
3.3

SELECTED AS
Changing active compass may result in large

change of true bearing. No changes should
therefore be made when the system is in
operation.
Adjusting dimming level
afj
The display illumination and the light intensity in the indicator

lamps can be increased or decreased in 5 steps by pressing the
arrow buttons.
Panel lamps and display segments may be tested by pressing
both arrow buttons simultaneously. All lamps and display
segments will be lit, and a short audible alarm will be activated.
Note!
12
The POWER button is not affected when changing the dimming

level for the Control panel.
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OPERATION
3.4
Displaying present settings

afpm
When pressing the DISP button on the GC80 Control unit, the
system will loop through a display sequence showing present
settings for the system.
- The first row in the display will show the value
- The second row displays code used for identification
afpm
True output bearing from active compass

dvol
dvol
j^d
buq
j^d
buq
GYRO COMPASS SELECTED AS

afpm
Bearing from passive sensor

IS PASSIVE STEERING SENSOR
Note!

SELECTED AS
GYRO COMPASS IS
PASSIVE STEERING SENSOR
This display is only available when an external sensor is

connected to the GC80/GC85.
afpm
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Gyro compass bearing without correction, together with active

speed input system indication (GPS, Manual, Log or Serial
Log)
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afpm
Latitude for the vessels current position. Value indicated as

North (n) or South (s) latitude
NORTH LATITUDE
afpm
afpm
SOUTH LATITUDE
Vessel speed. GPS, Manual, Log or Serial Log may be selected

as speed input system
Rate of turn in /min.
Error codes (up to 4), and error indication.

afpm
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OPERATION
3.5
Confirming present settings

After the GC80/GC85 is configured according to the System
start-up and software configuration, described in page 47
onwards, it should not be necessary to adjust any settings when
operating the gyro compass.
However, if an error is reported in any of the input systems, it
may be necessary to switch to a different input system.
True bearing
Make sure that the gyro compass is selected as active compass.
dvol
Confirm that the gyro compasss displayed true bearing is the

same as a known target or astronomical observation.
If there is any difference, adjust the bearing according to
Adjusting True heading, page 52.
Latitude
Press the DISP button until the vessels latitude is displayed.
The displayed latitude value is calculated based on the vessels
true bearing and the vessels actual speed. Refer setting the
latitude input system and speed input system, page 49 onwards.
- If GPS is selected as latitude input system, the latitude
obtained from the GPS is displayed on the LCD. Confirm
that the displayed latitude is the same as indicated on the
GPS indicator.
- If GYRO is selected as latitude input system and other
than MANUAL selected as the vessels speed input
system, the latitude will be automatically updated. In this
case, the indicated latitude should be confirmed every 4ht
hour when the vessel is in harbor. If there is any difference
between the displayed value and the vessels actual
latitude, the value should be adjusted according to Setting
the Latitude input system, page 49.
Note!
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When GYRO is selected as latitude input system and MANUAL

is selected as the speed input system, the indicated latitude value
will not be updated.
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Speed
The GC80/GC85 gyro compass calculates bearing based on the
speed and latitude information that is input to the gyro system.
Any errors in speed input will therefore cause incorrect true
bearing from the gyro compass.
Press the DISP button until the vessels speed information is
displayed.
Confirm in 4 hours intervals that the displayed speed is the same
as the vessels actual speed.
Any discrepancy between displayed speed and actual speed is
corrected as described in Setting the Speed input system, page
50.
Speed error correction
Any gyro compass will generate a heading error caused by

vessel speed and the earth rotation. GC80/GC85 calculates this
error based on latitude and speed input information, and corrects
automatically the bearing signal output. If no speed information
is available, the gyro compass will output a heading error either
westwards or eastwards depending on the vessels course.
If speed information is unavailable, the figure on next page
could be used for manually calculating the heading error.
In this figure, the following values are used as example:
- Latitude:
40
- Vessel speed:
16 knots
- Vessel heading:
30
The heading error is found by:

1
Drawing a line between the latitude and the vessel heading

(shown with gray line on the figure)
Drawing a straight line (broken line in the figure) between

the vessel speed and the point where the latitude/heading
line intersects with the solid black line in the figure.
In the example above, the figure shows a speed error of appr.

1.1, and the true bearing should then be 30-1.1 = 28.9.
Note!
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When the course is within 270 - 0 - 90, true heading is found

by subtracting the speed error from the compass heading.
If the course is within 90 - 180 - 270, true heading is found
by adding the speed error to compass heading.
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VESSEL SPEED (knots)

28
26
22
20
18
1.2
1.4
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1.6
14
1.8
12
2.0
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20 10 0
SPEED ERROR (degrees)
30
90 - 90 - 270 - 270
80 - 100 - 260 - 280
70 - 110 - 250 - 290
60 - 120 - 240 - 300
50 - 130 - 230 - 310
40 - 140 - 220 - 320
0 - 180 - 190 - 0
10 - 170 - 190 - 350
20 - 160 - 200 - 340
30 - 150 - 210 - 330
OPERATION
VESSEL HEADING (degree)

( )
(+)
(+)
( )
0
0.2
24
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
10
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
4
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
LATITUDE (degrees)
3.8
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3.6
Alarm messages
The GC80/GC85 system will continually check for faults while
the system is running.
If a fault occurs, an alarm code will be displayed in the LCD, the
Alarm lamp will be flashing, and an audible alarm will be
activated.
Up to 4 alarm codes may be displayed in the LCD to indicate
that several alarm situations are present. The last activated alarm
will be displayed on the right side of the display. The figure
shows that alarm with code 1, 3 and 2 were generated in that
order.
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If more than 4 alarms are active, this will be indicated with a dot
behind the last number as shown on the figure below. Further
alarm codes may then be displayed by pressing the arrow up
button.
The example shows that alarm code 2, 3, U, d and 7 were

activated.
Caution
18
When an alarm is generated, bearing information from the

GC80/GC85 may not be present or may have large error. Any
equipment using bearing information from the gyro compass
should therefore immediately be operated according to the
equipments emergency operating procedure.
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OPERATION
Acknowledging an alarm
^`h
bkq
An alarm is acknowledged by pressing the ACK/ENT button on

the control panel, or on an external acknowledge button is this is
installed.
- The audible alarm will be silenced
- If the alarm situation has disappeared, the alarm lamp will
be switched off, and the alarm code will be removed from
the LCD
- If the alarm situation continues, the alarm lamp will switch
from flashing to steady light. The LCD will return to show
true bearing with flashing numbers to indicate that the
bearing may have large errors
An alarm code for an active error may be recalled by pressing

the DISP button until the alarm display is shown. It is possible
to recall any alarm code in the LCD for as long as the alarm
situation is present.
The Complete alarm code list section, page 97, has a complete
list of alarm codes.
Buzzer silence only
By installing an external acknowledging switch, it is possible to

silence the buzzer while the alarm code remains in the display.
Install the switch to the control unit according to the Wiring
diagram on page 71 onwards.
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
This section holds descriptions for maintenance procedures
that should be performed by the system operator.
The section also includes a detailed description for how to
replace the sensitive element and the fuses.
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4.1
General
All units in the GC80 system are designed for optimum safety
and reliability. However, a limited amount of preventive
maintenance should be performed to verify safe operation and
durability.
If any strange motion, smell, sound or heat is generated from
any unit, a Simrad dealer shall be contacted.
4.2
Precautions
Touching internal parts may cause electric chock if power is
connected to the system, even if the POWER button is turned
OFF. Do not touch any terminal board or power supply unit
when maintaining and checking the system. If necessary,
disconnect the power cable from the Control unit.
Electrostatic charges may damage components on the circuit
boards inside the units. Always wear a correctly connected
earthing strap when opening the units.
4.3
Cleaning the operator panels and the cabinet

surface
Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to avoid damage to the
buttons and the panel. If required, clean the buttons and panel
with a non-abrasive cloth moistened with mild soap solution.
4.4
Checking the connectors

The connectors should be checked by visual inspection only.
Push the connector plugs into the connector. If the connector
plugs are equipped with a lock, ensure that this is in correct
position.
4.5
Checking mechanical installation

Vibration and chock may cause mechanical parts to loosen. All
fastening screws should therefore regularly be checked and
eventually tightened.
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4.6
Preventive maintenance intervals

Local evaluations should be made to determine site-specific
maintenance intervals.
ACTION
4.7
INTERVAL RECOMMENDED
Confirm that the value of each

repeater synchronizes with the
displayed true bearing on the
Operator panel.
Daily
Confirm that the displayed

latitude and speed is according to
the vessels actual latitude and
speed.
Daily
Check connectors
Every six month
Tighten fastening screws
Every six month
Clean panels and cabinet
Once a year or as required
Replacing the Sensitive element
Caution
The Sensitive element should only be replaced by authorized

Simrad personnel.
Note!
A special tool (Simrad part no. 44174449) is required when

installing the Sensitive element. This tool is delivered together
with the gyro, and the sensitive element should not be installed
without using this tool.
Mechanical installation
Caution
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Use extreme caution when handling the Sensitive element! Do

not tilt the element. It is filled with oil and the top is open.
1
Ensure that the power is disconnected from the Control

unit.
Remove the four screws securing the compass case, and

lift the case carefully upwards and away.
Loosen the screw on the plug holder on the Sensitive

element, and disconnect the plug.
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Note!
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Remove the four set screws securing the Sensitive

element. Tilt the Horizontal ring to the side where the plug
is located, and carefully remove the element from the
compass.
Locate the damages Sensitive element in its original

package, and put the rubber tube on top of the element.
Re-install the plug holder on the damaged Sensitive

element.
Lift the new element carefully from its package, and

remove the rubber tube on top of the element.
The package and the rubber tube should be kept for re-use if the
Sensitive element has to be sent to factory for service!
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Tilt the Horizontal ring to the side where the plug is

located, and carefully put the sensitive element into the
ring.
- The socket on the Sensitive element should be located
right above the plug attached to the Horizontal ring.
Position the Sensitive element on the Horizontal ring by

putting the assembly jigs into the holes as indicated on the
figure below. Observe the labeling and the diameter on the
jigs. Fasten two set screws in the other two holes.
ASSEMBLY JIG
WITH 1 CIRCLE
ASSEMBLY JIG
WITH 2 CIRCLES
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10
Replace the assembly jigs with the two final set screws.
Locate the ground wire on one of the screws as shown on
the figure.
11

element, and lift the holder 2-3 mm upwards.
12
Connect the plug to the connectors on the Sensitive

elements pcb according to the labeling on the pcb and on
the wires. Make sure that the pin guides on the plug are
properly entered, and that the wires not are twisted.
13
Tighten the screw on the holder firmly.
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Verifying the elements tilt angle

1
Tilt the Sensitive element towards the level tool on the

Horizontal ring. The tilting angle should be:
- GC80: 15 to 19
- GC85: 18 to 22
The tilting angle is indicated on the figures below.

15
19
Max and min tilting angle for GC80 std system
18
22
Max and min tilting angle for GC85 High Speed system
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If the tilting angle is incorrect, weight disks must be added or

removed from the inner side of the shield case.
Caution
The sensitive element must have equal number of weight disks

on both weight points on the tilting side (north and south
side)!
2
Carefully rotate the Horizontal ring at least one complete

rotation. Verify that all movable parts will rotate without
making any contact with mechanical or electrical
components.
Parameter updates
When a sensitive element is replaced, parameters for the new
element have to be loaded into the GC80 Control unit before the
gyro compass is started. This is done from the Extension menu
as described below.
1
Enter the Extension menu by pressing and holding the SET

button and the ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at
least 3 seconds.
Main category A-1 will be displayed.
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Press the SET button to enter the sub-category loop. Subcategory 1.1.U and its parameter values will be displayed.
Use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the

parameter value until the value is according to the labeling
for the new sensitive element.
Confirm the entry by pressing the ACK/ENT button. The

display will return to sub-category 1.1.U, and the data will
be transferred to the gyro immediately.
Press the DISP button again to select sub-category 1.2.F,

and use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the
parameter value until the value corresponds with the
parameter for the new sensitive element. Confirm the entry
by pressing the ACK/ENT button.
Repeat step 5 for sub-category 1.3.S, 1.4.u, 1.5.L and

1.6.t.
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Press the SET button again to return to main category A1,

and then press the DISP button to go to A2 main category.
Press the SET button, and enter values for 2.1.o and 2.3.h
as described above.

and then press the DISP button until main category A7 is
displayed.
10
Press the SET button, and enter the value for 7.3.u as
described above.
11
Exit the sub-category by pressing the SET button, and then

exit the Extension main category by pressing and holding
the SET and ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at least
3 seconds.
For more information about the Extension menu, see

ADVANCED SETTINGS, page 53 onwards.
Balancing the Horizontal ring

After the Sensitive element has been replaced, the gyro compass
should be started as described on page 10.
When the compass has been running continuously for at least 2
hours, the horizontal ring should be adjusted.
Note!
Locate the reference level tool on the horizontal ring, and

check that the level bubble is within +/-5 from the center.
If the level bubble not is within this limit, add or remove

weights from the horizontal ring until it is level.
It is important that the total number of weights on the horizontal

ring are as few as possible.
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WARNING
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Let the compass run for at least 20 minutes before the

level is rechecked and eventually confirmed.
If the horizontal ring is tilted more than +/10, a bearing error will be generated!
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4.8
Replacing the Fuses
WARNING
Before a fuse is replaced, ensure that both

the main power and the emergency power is
disconnected from the unit.
Use the procedures described in the following pages when
replacing the fuses.
Master Compass
Fuse F1 is located inside the fuse holder in the front of the
Master compass.
1.
Open the fuse holder by pressing and turning the fuse

holder edge counter-clockwise with a screw driver.
2.
Replace fuse F1, and close the holder by turning it

clockwise.
F1 (12A)
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Expanded Control unit
F15
(15A,
6.3x32mm)
F16
F15
F16
(3,15A,
5x20mm)
F9
F11
F10
F2
F1
F5
F6
F7
F3
F12
F101
(6.3A)
F8
F1 - F2, F5 - F7,
F9 - F11
(1A, 5x20mm)
F3, F4, F8,

F13, F14
(1A, 5x20mm)
F4
F13
F14
F17
F17
F102
(20A)
(3,15A,
5x20mm)
SW1
MAIN
POWER
SWITCH
WARNING
Make sure that the main power switch SW1 is

turned OFF before any fuses are replaced!
Note!
The fuses in the Expanded Control unit are open glass type and
may be damaged if handles with force.
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Pull the broken fuse up from the holder.
Re-install a new fuse by carefully pushing it into the

holder. When correctly located, it should be fixed 1-2mm
above and parallel with the mounting level.
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INSTALLATION
This section is a reference guide for correctly installing and
configuring the GC80/85 Gyro Compasses.
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5.1
Unpacking and handling

A GC80/85 Gyro compass consist of the following units:
- Master compass
- Sensitive element
- Control unit
- Spare part kit
- Mounting jigs
- Documentation
The sensitive element is shipped from the factory packed
separately in foaming phenylethene to protect it from shock and
vibration. The final assembly of the sensitive element into the
Master compass have to be done when the Master compass is
mounted onboard the vessel. Refer page 43.
Note!
It is recommended to keep the packing material for the Sensitive

element. This original packing should be used if the element is
sent to the factory for service or repair.
Care should be taken when unpacking and handling the
equipment. A visual inspection should be made to see that the
equipment has not been damaged during shipment and that all
components and parts are present.
5.2
Mechanical installation
The units included in the GC80/GC85 system should be
mounted with special regard to the units environmental
protection, temperature range and cable length. Refer Technical
specifications, page 61 onwards.
Note!
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Control unit
The Control unit is bulkhead mounted by using 4 nut threads.
1
Prepare 2 holes in the bulkhead where the lower part of

the unit is to be mounted. Refer dimensional drawing on
page 69.
Fasten 2 nuts in the holes, but leave approximately 5 mm

when turning the threads down.
Slide the Control unit into the nut threads as shown on the
figure below.
Tighten the nut threads.
Prepare 2 holes for the upper 2 nut threads, and secure the
unit to the bulkhead.
Flush mounting the control panel
The control panel may be removed from the Control unit and
mounted in a remote location by using the optional flush
mounting kit (part number 27101757).
The flush mounting kit includes:
- 1 flush mounting panel
- 4 corners
- 4 mounting screws
- 1 blind cover
In addition to this kit, an optional control panel cable must be
ordered. The cable is available in three different lengths: 5m
(part no. 44170736), 10m (part no. 44170744) and 15m (part no.
44170751).
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Use the following procedure when remotely mounting the

control panel:
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Open the control unit, and remove the wiring strips

holding the control panels cable.
Disconnect the cables grounding wires (labelled FG)

from the control panel and from the PWB_ICIF board in
the Control unit.
Disconnect the plugs and remove the control panels

cable.
Loosen the 4 nuts holding the control panel, and remove

the panel. These nuts are to be re-used when fastening the
control panel to the flush mounting panel.
Insert the control panel in the flush-mounting kit from the

front side as shown on the figure. Fasten the panel with the
4 nuts.
Insert the plug on the optional control panel cable, and

connect the grounding wire. Mount the cover on the back
side.
Fasten the cable to the cover by a wire strip.
Slide the control panel cable through the cable inlet, insert
the plug in PWB_ICIF board and connect the grounding
wire. Secure the cable to the control unit by a wire strip.
Insert the blind cover in the Control unit by using the 4

bolts included in the kit.
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Master compass
Select a mounting location where the deck is horizontally, flat
and with little vibration, and where the pitch/roll motion is as
small as possible.
It is also important to select a mounting location with sufficient
space for installation and service. Refer dimensional drawing,
page 70.
1
Locate the compass on or parallel to the vessels horizontal

centerline, with the bow indication on the top of the case
pointing towards the vessels bow.
Use the datum line in the front and back to of the compass
to line up the unit.
- It is possible to compensate for a small mounting offset
by using the heading offset feature as described in
Adjusting True heading, page 52.
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Remove the four screws holding the compass case, and lift
the case carefully upwards and away.
Remove the cable inlet cover.
Fasten the compass to the deck with four bolts. The bolts
should be located in the center of the trails for later to be
able to adjust the compass direction when the heading is
tuned in. Refer Adjusting True heading, page 52.
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Note!
5.3
Remove strips and foam rubber from the chock absorbers,

together with all strips used for securing moving parts
during transportation.
The foam rubber should be kept for re-use if the Master compass
has to be sent to factory for service!
Cabling
No cables are included when the gyro system is delivered from
factory.
The wiring diagram on page 71 onwards includes cable
specification for all cables that is to be used.
Connect power and signal cables according to the wiring
diagram on page 71 onwards.
To avoid that vibration should cause the cables to loose
connection, the cables could be fastened to the fixing device by
using wire straps as illustrated on the figure.
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Power supply
GC80/GC85 is to be supplied with 110 or 220V AC.
When delivered from factory, the system is set up for 220V AC.
If the system is to be supplied with 110V AC, a strap on the
GPOWER board has to be added according to the figure and the
table below.
TB4
TB3
TB4
TB3
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VOLTAGE
Open
220V AC (default)
Short
100/110/115V AC
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5.4
Grounding the units

All units in the GC80/GC85 system should have a proper
ground connection from the units ground terminal.
The wires should be as short as possible and have a cross section
of at least 16mm2 (gauge).
MASTER COMPASS
5.5
EXPANDED CONTROL UNIT
Dip-switch settings
GC80 and GC85 gyro systems include several dip switches.
With the exception of two switches on the SCC board in the
Control unit, no switches have to be set when installing the
system. The two switches that are to be set are used for
configuring the Control unit to match type of gyro system
(GC80 or GC85), and to activate an external heading sensor.
Note!
These dip switch settings are read when the system is started.
Any changes when the system is running will therefore not take
affect before the system is restarted.
For a complete list of dip switch settings, refer to DIP SWITCH
SETTINGS, page 75.
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Configuring the Control unit

When the gyro system is shipped from factory, all dip switches
in the Control unit are set as for a standard GC80 system.
Before the system is started, dip switch no.2 on S1 on the SCC
board has to be changed to identify the system as a GC85
system.
The SCC board is located underneath the GTERM board.
SCC
BOARD
J1
J4
SCC board
U52
DS1
DS2
DS3
DS4
DS5
DS6
U1
SW4
ON
SW3
ON
SW2
ON
SW1
ON
J5 2
J6 2
2
4
1
3
2
J9
4
1
3
2
4
1
3
J7
J8
J10
BT1
SW1
J2
J3
GC80 system
GC85 system
8
S1
S1
OFF
1
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Activating an external heading sensor

If an external heading sensor is connected to the GC80/GC85,
dip switch no.5 on S1 on the SCC board has to be set to activate
the external heading sensor.
SCC
BOARD
J1
J4
SCC board
U52
DS1
DS2
DS3
DS4
DS5
DS6
SW4
ON
SW3
ON
SW2
ON
SW1
ON
J5 2
J6 2
J8
2
4
1
3
J9
2
4
1
3
J10
2
4
1
3
U1
J7
BT1
SW1
J2
J3
No external sensor
Active external sensor
OFF
S1
ON
S1
1
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5.6
Installing the Sensitive element

The Sensitive element is shipped from the factory packed
separately, and the element has to be installed in the Master
compass according to the description below.
Note!

Caution
Use extreme caution when handling the Sensitive element! Do

not tilt the element. It is filled with oil and the top is open.
Note!
Make sure that the master compass is installed and cables

connect according to the description on page 37 onwards.
Remove the four set screws on the Horizontal ring.
Lift the sensitive element carefully from its package, and

remove the rubber tube on top of the element.
The package and the rubber tube should be kept for re-use if the
Sensitive element has to be sent to factory for service!
Tilt the Horizontal ring to the side where the plug is

located, and carefully put the sensitive element into the
ring.
- The socket on the Sensitive element should be located
right above the plug attached to the Horizontal ring.
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Position the Sensitive element on the Horizontal ring by

putting the assembly jigs into the holes as indicated on the
figure below. Observe the labeling and the diameter on the
jigs. Fasten two set screws in the other two holes.
ASSEMBLY JIG
WITH 1 CIRCLE
ASSEMBLY JIG
WITH 2 CIRCLES
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Replace the assembly jigs with the two final set screws.
Locate the ground wire on one of the screws as shown on
the figure.

element, and lift the holder 2-3 mm upwards.
Connect the plug to the connectors on the Sensitive

elements pcb according to the labeling on the pcb and on
the wires. Make sure that the pin guides on the plug are
properly entered, and that the wires not are twisted.
Tighten the screw on the holder firmly.
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Verifying the elements tilt angle

1
Tilt the Sensitive element towards the level tool on the

Horizontal ring. The tilting angle should be:
- GC80: 15 to 19
- GC85: 18 to 22
The tilting angle is indicated on the figures below.

15
19
Max and min tilting angle for GC80 std system
18
22
Max and min tilting angle for GC85 High Speed system
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If the tilting angle is incorrect, weight disks must be added or

removed from the inner side of the shield case.
Caution
The sensitive element must have equal number of weight disks

on both weight points on the tilting side (north and south
side)!
2
Carefully rotate the Horizontal ring at least one complete

rotation. Verify that all movable parts will rotate without
making any contact with mechanical or electrical
components.
Lift the lid from the damper oil case, and fill the container
with the supplied damper oil. The oil has high viscosity,
and care should be taken when pouring the damper oil into
the container to avoid spill. Reinstall the lid on the damper
oil case.
Any oil spilled on the outside should be wiped up.
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5.7
System start-up and software configuration

When all GC80 units are installed and the cables connected
according to the procedures described in previous chapters, the
system is ready for the first time start-up procedure.
System Start-up
Turn ON the gyro system by pressing the POWER button on the
Control panel. The following start-up sequence will be run:
mltbo
Control unit type (GC80 Std, or GC80 HSc), SW version

for Control unit and for Master compass is displayed in
rapid succession.
OR
GC80 CONTROL
UNIT
HIGH SPEED
VERSION
GC80 CONTROL
UNIT
STD VERSION
dvol
SW VERSION
CONTROL UNIT
SW. VERSION
MASTER COMPASS
If the rotor not was completely stopped when the POWER

button was pressed, a rotor break function will be activated
to stop the rotor.
Active rotor break is indicated with flashing display.
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dvol
The sensitive element starts raising horizontally, and the

compass rotates 360 clockwise. The display shows
decreasing bearing as the compass is rotating.
When the rotation is stopped, start bearing is indicated

with flashing numbers in the display. The start bearing will
be the same as active bearing when the compass was
turned OFF.
The indicated start bearing is accepted by pressing the

ACK/ENT button, or increased/decreased by using the
arrow buttons and then pressing the ACK/ENT button. If
no action is taken within 3 minutes, the start-up process
will continue with the indicated start bearing.
The bearing indication stops flashing when the start
bearing is accepted, while the lamp remains flashing.
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The rotor starts rotating, and reaches pre-described number

of revolutions after maximum 30 minutes.
When the rotor has reached full speed, the compass starts
the north seeking rotation. The display will now change to
show the compass actual heading, and from now on
bearing output will be available.
The lamp beside the GYRO button change from flashing to
steady light.
The GC80/GC85 will be settled within 2 hours when started

with a deviation angle less than 5. With a larger deviation
angle, the compass will be settled within 4 hours.
Configuring the gyro system

Each Sensitive element is tuned to its Master compass before it
is shipped from the factory. This tuning is reflected in a set of
parameters specific for this gyro compass. These parameters are
included in the sensitive elements package, and they have to be
entered into the Control unit as part of the gyro compass
installation procedure.
The parameters are loaded into the Control unit from the
Extension menu as described below.
1
Enter the Extension menu by pressing and holding the SET

button and the ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at
least 3 seconds.
Main category A-1 will be displayed.
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Press the SET button to enter the sub-category loop. Subcategory 1.1.U and its parameter values will be displayed.

parameter value until the value is according to the labeling
for the sensitive element.
Confirm the entry by pressing the ACK/ENT button. The

display will return to sub-category 1.1.U, and the data will
be transferred to the gyro immediately.
Press the DISP button again to select sub-category 1.2.F,

and use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the
parameter value until the value corresponds with the
parameter for the new sensitive element. Confirm the entry
Repeat step 5 for sub-category 1.3.S, 1.4.u, 1.5.L and

1.6.t.
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and then press the DISP button to go to A2 main category.
Press the SET button, and enter values for 2.1.o and 2.3.h
as described above.

and then press the DISP button until main category A7 is
displayed.
10
Press the SET button, and enter the value for 7.3.u as
described above.
11
Exit the sub-category by pressing the SET button, and then

exit the Extension main category by pressing and holding
the SET and ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at least
3 seconds.
For more information about the Extension menu, see

ADVANCED SETTINGS, page 53 onwards.
Setting the Latitude input system

The latitude input system may be changed during the settling
process of the start-up procedure from item 7 onwards.
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Press the DISP button until the display shows latitude

value.
Press SET button once, and the upper line in the display
starts flashing.
Use the arrow buttons for selecting Gyro or GPS as the

latitude input system, and confirm the entry with the
ACK/ENT button.
The display will change to flashing number.
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Press the arrow buttons for increasing/decreasing the

latitude value, and confirm the entry with the ACK/ENT
button.
- This entered latitude value will now be used, together
with speed and bearing information, for calculating the
vessels current latitude.
The display will return to show latitude value without

flashing.
Setting the Speed input system

The latitude input system may be changed during the settling
process of the start-up procedure from item 7 onwards.
1
Press the DISP button until the display shows speed value
and speed input system.
Press SET button once, and the upper line in the display
starts flashing.
Use the arrow buttons for toggling between available

speed input systems:
Manual
GPS
LOG (pulse)
LOG (serial)
4
50
Select active speed input system, and confirm the selection

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5.8
If Manual input system is selected, the display will change

to show flashing numerical values.
Use the arrow buttons for entering the speed value, and
confirm the input by the ACK/ENT button.
The display will return to shown speed value and speed

input system without flashing.
Balancing the Horizontal ring

After the compass has been running continuously for at least 2
hours, the horizontal ring should be adjusted.
Note!
Locate the reference level tool on the horizontal ring, and

check that the level bubble is within +/-5 from the center.
If the level bubble not is within this limit, add or remove

weights from the horizontal ring until it is level.
It is important that the total number of weights on the horizontal

ring are as few as possible.
3
Let the compass run for at least 20 minutes before the

level is rechecked and eventually confirmed.
Caution
If the horizontal ring is tilted more than +/-10, a bearing error

will be generated.
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Adjusting True heading

After the GC50 is settled, the gyrocompass has to be calibrated
against an external reference, e.g.:
- a known target
- astronomical observation
- the heading of the pier or quay the vessel is moored to
- two fixed points on the chart that the vessel is sailing
between
The observation period for the heading difference should be as
long as possible.
If there is any difference between the gyro bearing and the
confirmed external reference that not can be corrected by
adjusting the mechanical location of the master compass, an
offset value may be inserted in the GC80.
Use the following procedure to adjust the true heading:
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Make sure that Gyrocompass is selected as active steering

system. This is indicated with steady light beside the
GYRO button, and with Gyro indication in the display as
shown on the figure.
Press the SET button.

The display changes to flashing numbers as shown on the
figure.
dvol
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Increase or decrease the bearing by pressing the arrow

buttons, and confirm the entry with the ACK/ENT button.
The display changes to show bearing and gyro indication

without flashing.
When the heading is adjusted, the Master compass should

be finally secured to the deck as described in page 37.
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ADVANCED SETTINGS
This section gives an overview of the Extension menu, how
to enter the menu and how to change parameter values.
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6.1
General
The Extension menu holds internal parameters and
communication parameters required to achieve the best possible
heading accuracy on the GC80/GC85 Gyro compass.
The Extension menu is grouped in 8 main categories, named A1 through A-8. Each of these main categories has again several
sub-categories where parameter values may be set.
All values in the Extension menu are stored in the nonvolatile
memory of the compass.
6.2
Using the Extension menu
Caution
The Extension menu should not be entered by unauthorized

personnel. Incorrect parameters may result in irregular
operation of the GC80/GC85 gyro compass!
The extension menu can be entered when any display is shown
in the LCD.
1
Activate the menu by pressing and holding the SET button

and the ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at least 3
seconds.
- Main category A-1 will be displayed.
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Page through the main categories to the selected category

by pressing the DISP button. Pressing the DISP and
ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously will display the main
category loop in reversed order.
Press the SET button to enter the sub-category loop, and

use the DISP button to select sub-category that holds the
parameter to be changed.

parameter value.
Confirm the new value by pressing the ACK/ENT button,

or reject the changes by pressing the SET button. The
display will return to selected sub-category.
Exit the Extension menu by pressing and holding the SET

and ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at least 3
seconds.
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pbq
MAIN
MENU
pbq
^`h
bkq
CHANGE /
CLEAR
PARAMETER
VALUE
pbq
afpm
afpm
afpm
^`h
bkq
^`h
bkq
^`h
bkq
NEXT MAIN
CATEGORY
6.3
afpm
NEXT SUB
CATEGORY
The Extension menu overview
Main
Category
Sub
Category
A-1
1.1.U
Parameter/description
Damping gain
Default
value
Range
1.00
0.00 2.00
1.00
0.00 2.00
1.00
0.00 2.00
1.00
0.00 2.00
Determines the damping (damping operation in northseeking motion = half cycle attenuation) and actually
represents a coefficient (ratio) to the standard value
stored in the software.
1.2.F
Bearing servo gain

Determines the gain of the bearing servo loop where phi
signal (deviation signal around rotors vertical axis)
is calculated, drives the azimuth step motor and has the
sensitive element follow to the gyro-sphere vertical axis
(around azimuth axis) rotation. Presents a coefficient
(ratio) to the standard value stored in software.
1.3.S
Horizontal servo gain

Determines the gain of the horizontal servo loop where
theta signal (rotor tilting angle signal) is calculated,
drives the horizontal DST and has the sensitive element
follow to the gyro sphere tilting angle (rotor tilting
angle). Present a coefficient (ration) to the standard
value stored in software.
1.4.u
Leveling servo gain

Leveling motion (sensitive element erection motion)
calculates X signal (equivalent inclination angle) which
is output from the sensitive element and relative
inclination angle signal from HRZC board, controls to
have the sensitive element keep horizontal. The value
determines this control loop gain. Presents a coefficient
(ratio) to the standard value stored in the software.
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Main
Category
Sub
Category
1.5.L
() Phi offset ()
A-1 cont.
Default
value
Range
0.00
-3.00 3.00
0.00
-3.00 3.00
2.32
0.00 5.00
1.477
1.000 2.000
0.00
0.00
0.00
Offset value () around the vertical axis of gyro sphere

(rotor axis) and the sensitive element.
1.6.t
() Theta offset ()
Offset value () around the horizontal axis of gyro
sphere (rotor axis) and the sensitive element.
1.7.G
X signal pickup gain (v/)

Distance of the sensitive element share and the rotor
axis direction. Inclination angle around horizontal axis
is obtained equivalently by monitoring this signal. For
example, when north side of the rotor axis rises, the
sensitive element follows to rise its north side, then
gyro sphere suspended by the suspension wire moves to
south side. X signal represents this amount of
movement (v/).
This parameter is only used for GC85.
1.8.c
Ks/H
Suspension wire twist torque. Fixed value.
1.9.r
Maximum rate of turn (/sec)

Maximum rate of turn in the turn rates which the
bearing servo system followed up to this moment
(/sec).
NOTE: The maximum is measured after 3 hours from
system start.
NOTE: Reset this data certainly after completion of
installation!
1.A.F
Maximum deviation of bearing servo ()

Maximum deviation value in the bearing servo loop that
occurred up to this moment ().
system start.
installation!
1.b.S
Maximum deviation of horizontal servo ()

Maximum deviation value in the horizontal servo loop
that occurred up to this moment ().
system start.
installation!
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ADVANCED SETTINGS
Main
Category
Sub
Category
A-2
2.1.o
Bearing offset A ()
Default
value
Range
0.0
0.0 359.9
0.0
0.0 359.9
345.3
0.0 359.9
2.0
0.0 5.0
2000 - 2099
Offset value included in the master bearing and used

for correction of fixed error (). If the master compass
not can be mounted parallel to the vessels fore-after
line, this parameter is used to compensate for a small
mounting error.
2.2.O
Bearing offset B ()1

Value for general bearing error correction to enter to
master compass bearing. It is used to correct the bearing
if the bearing for some reason deviates from correct
heading.
This value is cleared when it passes the zero-cross pin
or when power is switched OFF.
2.3.h
Zero-cross bearing ()
Absolute bearing set for MCU board when zero-cross
pin was passed during start-up sequence (last azimuth
operation) and normal running operation.
Zero-cross bearing can be set in this menu, but is
normally set up be measuring position (angle) of the
zero-cross pin in the master compass by the test mode
A.
2.4.E
Zero-cross error allowance ()

Zero-cross alarm limit. The compass will generate a
zero cross alarm when the difference between the zerocross bearing and the relative bearing exceeds this zero
cross value.
This value should be set every time the zero-cross pin is
detected.
2.5.y
Year
Used for setting current year.
2.6.N
Month and Day

Used for setting current month and date.
2.7.t
Hour and Minute

Used for setting current hour and minute.
2.8.d
Total days of operation

This value should be reset after the installation is
completed.
This value is cleared at the time of zero crossing pin passage and a power
supply OFF.
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Main
Category
Sub
Category
A-2 cont.
2.9.G
Display/setting of GPS connection
Default
value
Range
bE or Non
bE or Non
bE or Non
bE or Non
0.00
0.0 162
The following abbreviations are used:

bE: GPS connected
Non: No GPS connected
NOTE: When this value is set to Non, GPS can not
be selected as the vessels input for speed and
latitude.
2.A.L
Display/setting of LOG connection

bE: with Log (contact)
Non: No Log (contact)
NOTE: When this value is set to Non, LOG can not
be selected as the vessels speed input.
2.b.S
Display/setting of LOG (serial) connection

bE: with Log (serial)
Non: No Log (serial)
NOTE: When this value is set to Non, SLOG can not
be selected as the vessels speed input.
2.c.t
Display/setting of GPS performance index data check

bE: Check performance index
Non: Not check performance index
2.d.o
Analogue signal output offset for ROT ()

Offset value for analogue signal output of Rate Of
Turn. Entered value is +/-5% of maximum output ROT.
A-3
2.e.F
Filter time constant for rate of turn (sec)
2.00
0.5 10.0
2.F.G
Analog output gain for rate of turn
1.00
0.90 1.00
3.1.E
Alarm (error)
3.2.n
Occurred number of zero-cross error
3.3.H
Maximum zero-cross error
3.4.y
Occurred year of zero-cross error
3.5.N
Occurred month/day of zero-cross error
3.6.t
Occurred hour/minute of zero-cross error
3.7.n
Occurred number of encoder error
3.8.r
Occurred number of reset with WATCH DOC TIMER
The maximum value is 5% of the maximum analog output for rate of turn.(32 deg./min: 1.6deg./min.,
130deg./min: 6.5deg./min., 320deg./min: 16.0deg./min.)
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Main
Category
Sub
Category
A-4
4.1.C
GPS serial data character length
4.2.P
A-5
A-6
A-7
A-8
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value
Range
8 or 7
GPS serial data parity bit
Non
Non, Even,
Odd
4.3.S
GPS serial data stop bits
1 or 2
5.1.C
LOG serial data character length
8 or 7
5.2.P
LOG serial data parity bit
Non
Non, Even,
Odd
5.3.S
LOG serial data stop bits
1 or 2
6.1.C
External sensor (standard) serial data character length
8 or 7
6.2.P
External sensor (standard) serial data parity bit
Non
Non, Even,
Odd
6.3.S
External sensor (standard) serial data stop bits
1 or 2
7.1.t
Master compass type
Std
Std or Hsc
7.2.u
SCC software version number
7.3.u
MCC software version number
8.1.t
For confirmation of extension menu
8.2.S
Filter of speed error correction
On
On or Off
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
This section list all specifications for GC80/85 gyro
compass.
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7.1
Accuracy
Settling time:.......................................................... within 3 hours
(if startup heading is within +/-5 of actual heading)
Settle point error: ................................................... less than 0.1
RMS value of the difference:................................... less than 0.1
Repeatability of settle point error: ......................... less than 0.1
Roll and pitch error:............................................... less than 0.4
Settle point error under general conditions:........... less than 0.4
7.2
General specification
Follow-up speed.................................................within 360/5 sec
Gimbal freedom ................................for both roll and pitch: 45
Range of speed correction:
GC80 ................... 0-50 knots / latitude (0 - +70)
GC85 ................... 0-70 knots / latitude (0 - +70)
Main power supply: .................. 100/110/115/200V AC, 50/60Hz
Power supply for alarm and back-up: .................... 24V DC, 70W
Voltage fluctuation: .......................................................AC 10%
DC -20% - +30%
Frequency variation: .............................................................. 5%
Power consumption:
Start:.....................................................within 140VA
Ordinary:................................................within 70VA
Repeater: ................................................within 17VA
Repeater type: ..................................................... 3 step signal or
Serial signal type 24V DC
Number of step repeater connections: .........................................4
Number of NMEA connections: ................................................10
Repeater back-up circuits: ...................................................... 1+4
Ambient temperature: ................................................. -10 - +50
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Signal input specification

Serial input signal (GPS)
Circuits:.....................................................................1
Electrical: .............. RS422/MNEA0183/Current loop
Baud rate: ..................................................... 4800 bps
Data bits: ............................................................8 bits
Parity:................................................................. None
Stop bits: ...................................................................1
Transmit freq.: ............................................... 1 5Hz
Input format:
$--GGA,x,xxxx.xx,N,xx.x,E,x,~*hh<CR><LF>
$--GLL,xxxx.xx,N,xxxx.xx,E,*hh<CR><LF>
$--VTG,xx,T,xx,M,xx.x,N,xx,K*hh<CR><LF>
Serial input signal (External heading)

Circuits:.....................................................................1
Electrical: ....................................RS422/NMEA0183
Baud rate: .......................................... 4800/38400 bps
Data bits: ............................................................8 bits
Parity:................................................................. None
Stop bits: ...................................................................1
Transmit freq.: ............................1 - 50Hz/20 50Hz
Input format:
$--HDT,xxx.x*hh<CR><LF>
Speed LOG input signal

Circuits:.....................................................................1
Electrical: ....................................RS422/NMEA0183
Baud rate: ..................................................... 4800 bps
Data bits: ............................................................8 bits
Parity:................................................................. None
Stop bits: ...................................................................1
Transmit freq.: ..............................................1 - 50Hz
Input format:
$--VBW,x.x,x.x,A,~*hh<CR><LF>
PULSE input signal

Circuits:.....................................................................1
Electrical: .............. 200p.p.m or 400p.p.m. selectable
Dry contact................................................................1
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7.4
Signal output specification

Serial output signal 1
Circuits:.....................................................................4
Electrical: ..................................................RS422/485
Baud rate:
GC80: ...................................................... 4800 bps
GC85 ..................................................... 38400 bps
When Gyro
Data bits: ............................................................8 bits
is selected
Parity:................................................................. None
Stop bits: ...................................................................1
Transmit freq.:
GC80 ............................................................. 10Hz
GC85: ............................................................ 50Hz
Output format:
Data no.1
$ HEHDT,xxx.x,T*hh<CR><LF>
Data no.2
$ HEROT,-xxx.x,A*hh<CR><LF>
Data no.3
$ PCICM,HEALM,xxxx,x,xx*hh<CR><LF>
When
External
heading
sensor is
selected
Serial output signal 2 *1

Circuits:.....................................................................4
Electrical: ..................................................RS422/485
Baud rate:
GC80: ...................................................... 4800 bps
GC85 ..................................................... 38400 bps
Data bits: ............................................................8 bits
Parity:................................................................. None
Stop bits: ...................................................................1
Transmit freq.:
GC80 ............................................................. 10Hz
GC85: ............................................................ 50Hz
Output format:
Data no.1
$ HEHDT,xxx.x,T*hh<CR><LF>
Data no.2
$ PTICM,--xxxx,x,xx,*hh<CR><LF>
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7.5
Physical Dimensions
GC80/GC85 Master Compass
Height: ................................................................. 438 mm (17.2)
Width: .................................................................. 340 mm (13.4)
Depth: .................................................................. 340 mm (13.4)
GC80 Expanded Control Unit

Height: ................................................................. 495 mm (19.5)
Width: .................................................................. 364 mm (14.3)
Depth: .................................................................... 182 mm (7.2)
7.6
Power
Voltage input: .................................... Supplied from Control unit
GC80 Expanded Control Unit

Voltage input: ......................................................... 110/220V AC
Power consumption:
Starting........................................................< 140 VA
Running:...........................................................70 VA
7.7
Environmental Specification
Enclosure material: ...................................................... Aluminum
Color: ................................................................................... Black
Temperature range:
Operating: .............................-10 - 50C (14 - 122F)
Storage: .............................. -25 70C (-13 158F)
Angular freedom of gimbal: ......................45 for roll and pitch
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Enclosure material: ...................................................... Aluminum
Environmental protection: ..................................................... IP22
Color: ................................................................................... Black
Temperature range:
Operating: .............................-10 - 50C (14 - 122F)
Storage: .............................. -25 70C (-13 158F)
Humidity (max.):
Operating: ...................................................................
Storage: .......................................................................
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DRAWINGS
DRAWINGS
This section contains outline drawings showing mechanical
dimensions of the different GC80/GC85 units, together
with wiring diagrams for the gyro system.
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8.1
Drawings included
The following mechanical drawings are enclosed:
Name
Drw. no
Rev.
GC80 Expanded Control unit, dimensions
N3-710186
GC80/85 Master Compass, dimensions
N3-710179
Name
Drw. no
Rev.
GC80/85 Gyro Compass, Expanded system.

Wiring diagram (page 1 and 2)
N4/N3-710185
To scale drawings are available upon request.

The following wiring diagrams are enclosed:
Note!
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The original signed drawings are recorded at Simrad Egersund.
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DRAWINGS
TB1
1
2
3
4
5
11
12
13
14
15
6
7
8
9
10
16
GC80/85
MASTER COMPASS
1
2
1
2
3
9
10
11
12
13
4
5
6
7
8
14
N+
NAL1
AL2
ALC
EA+
EAEB+
EBECC
MT+
MTMR+
MRMSC
FGND
TB1
N+
NAL1
AL2
ALC
EA+
EAEB+
EBECC
MT+
MTMR+
MRMSC
FG
TB2
GC80 EXPANDED
CONTROL UNIT
TB101
CONTROL UNIT
GC80 GYRO SIDE
4
SHIP'S SUPPLY
220/110V AC (50-60Hz)
AC1
AC2
B+
B-
EMERGENCY SOURCE (DC24V)
5
6
BELOW
IEC61162-1/-1.Ed2
CURRENT LOOP
$--VTG
$--GGA
$--GLL
$--VBW
TB1
MNEA
200/400 pulse/n.mile
HDT
GRX+
GRXGSC
LRX+
LRXLSC
ESRX+
SL+
SLESRXESC
GPS SINGNAL INPUT
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
46
47
44
45
7
SPEED LOG SIGNAL INPUT
(ONE or BOTH)
9
RECOMMENDED CABLE TYPES
CABLE NO.
Shielded cables to be connected to GND
CABLE TYPE
AWG14
AWG17 SHIELDED
AWG17 SHIELDED
AWG14
AWG14
AWG18 TWISTED / SHIELDED
AWG18
AWG18
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+ 24V DC
24V RETURN
STEP 3
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP MOTOR
EXTERNAL SELECT SWITCH
GYRO SELECT SW
REMOTE BUZZER STOP
REMOTE ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE
READY CONTACT
ALARM RELAY
ANALOG RATE OF TURN
DC24V
STEP SIGNAL
10
18
14
11
19
15
12
20
REPEATER MOTOR CONNECTION METHOD
ST X5
ST X4
ST X3
ST X2
ST X1
16
13
21
22
17
49
50
53
54
57
58
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
61
62
63
64
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
45
46
47
23
24
1RT+
1RT2RT+
2RT3RT+
3RTALCN1
ALCN2
RNCN1
RNCN2
EACK+
EACKBZSP+
BZSPGCC+
GCCECC+
ECC-
ST11
ST12
ST13
ST14
ST15
ST21
ST22
ST23
ST24
ST25
ST31
ST32
ST33
ST34
ST35
ST41
ST42
ST43
ST44
ST45
TB2
TB1
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GC80 EXPANDED
CONTROL UNIT
TB2
TB1
TERMINAL BOARD
1TX+
1TX1TSC
1R241R24+
2TX+
2TX2TSC
2R242R24+
3TX+
3TX3TSC
3R243R24+
4TX+
4TX4TSC
4R244R24+
5TX+
5TX5TSC
5R245R24+
6TX+
6TX6TSC
6R246R24+
7TX+
7TX7TSC
7R247R24+
8TX+
8TX8TSC
8R248R24+
9TX+
9TX9TSC
9R249R24+
10TX+
10TX10TSC
10R2410R24+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
24
26
31
25
30
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Shielded cables to be connected to GND
23
32
27
29
NMEA OUT:
HEHDT & HEROT
21

29
30
31
32
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AWG17 SHIELDED
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AWG17 SHIELDED
AWG20
20
AWG17 SHIELDED
AWG20
19
27
AWG20
18
AWG17 SHIELDED
AWG20
17
26
AWG18
16
AWG18
15
25
AWG18
14
24
AWG18
13
AWG20
AWG17 SHIELDED
12
AWG17 SHIELDED
11
23
AWG17 SHIELDED
10
22
CABLE TYPE
AWG17 SHIELDED
CABLE NO.
RECOMMENDED CABLE TYPES
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SPARE PART LIST
SPARE PART LIST

This section includes part numbers for all standard and
optional units that may be included in a GC80 and GC85
gyro system.
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9.1
GC80 Expanded Gyro system
PART NO
DESCRIPTION
27101674
GC80 Master compass
44174027
GC80 Sensitive element
27101708
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44174449
Special tool required when installing the Sensitive element
9.2
GC85 Expanded Gyro system
PART NO
DESCRIPTION
27101682
GC85 Master compass
44170728
GC85 Sensitive element
27101708
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44174449
Special tool required when installing the Sensitive element
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DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
10
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

This section includes drawings for the different printed circuits
boards in the Control unit that include jumpers and dip switches.
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10.1 Expanded control unit

Three different boards in the Expanded control unit have
jumpers and/or dip switches that may be used for configuring
the GC80/85 system.
Only a few of these jumpers/dip switches are used in installation
and pre-running procedure for the gyro compass. Refer Power
supply, page 39, and Dip-switch settings, page 40.
The following pages includes drawings showing location of
jumpers and/or dip switches, together with a short description
for the different settings.
SCC
BOARD
SIFC
BOARD
GPOWER
BOARD
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GTERM
BOARD
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DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
GPOWER board
TB4
TB3
J7
J8
J9
J10
Jumper settings on GPOWER board

JUMPER
DEFAULT
J7
Open
FUNCTION
Over-current limit set
DESCRIPTION
Over-current value of dc24v for Master
compass is set up.
NOTE: Should not be changed.
J8
J9
Open
Over-current limit
change time
Power supply alarm

setup
1-2 short
TB3 TB4
Open
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NOTE: Should not be changed.

1-2 Short = Main power supply alarm" and
"DC power supply alarm" are
separately.
1-2 short
J10
Used for inspection at a factory.
3-4 Short = Main power supply alarm" and

"DC power supply alarm" are
one alarm.
NOTE: Never use both jumpers at the same
time!
Main power supply

setting
Open = 220V AC
Short = 100/110/115V AC
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GTERM board
J5
J4
J11 J12
J6
J8
TB1
J7
J13
J2
TB2
J1
J9
TB3
J50
TB4
Jumper settings on GTERM board

JUMPER
DEFAULT
TB3 TB4
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FUNCTION
Gyro system
DESCRIPTION
Open = Two gyro systems
Short = One gyro system
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DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
SCC board
J1
J4
U52
U1
SW4
ON
SW3
ON
SW2
ON
SW1
ON
J5 2
J6 2
J7
BT1
2
J8
4
1
3
J9
2
4
1
3
J10
2
4
1
3
J2
J3
DIP switch settings on SCC board

SWITCH
DEFAULT
S1-1
OFF
S1-2
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
Control unit type
OFF = Expanded,
ON =Compact
Master compass type
OFF = Standard,
ON =High Speed
S1-3
2 gyros used
OFF = Single,
ON =Dual
S1-4
Active gyro system
OFF = System No.1,
ON =System No.2
SW1-5 OFF
S1-5
SW1-6 OFF
OFF
SW1-5 OFF
External sensor
connection
S1-6
SW1-6 ON
SW1-5 ON
SW1-6 OFF
OFF
SW1-5 ON
SW1-6 ON
= No external sensor
= Magnetic system
connected (back-up)
= External sensor connected
= External system connected
(back-up)
S1-7
OFF
Serial signal format
OFF = IEC61162-2,
S1-8
OFF
Alarm output setup
OFF = All alarms,

ON = Only power failures
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SWITCH
DEFAULT
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
SW2-1 OFF
S2-1
SW2-2 OFF
OFF
SW2-1 OFF
Data output for record
S2-2
SW2-2 ON
SW2-1 ON
SW2-2 OFF
OFF
SW2-1 ON
SW2-2 ON
S2-3
OFF
S2-4
OFF
SW2-6 OFF
OFF
SW2-5 OFF
Serial signal transmit
frequency IEC61162-1
ed.2
S2-6
Output for old monitor

Output for new monitor
No output
Not used.
SW2-5 OFF
S2-5
No output
SW2-6 ON
SW2-5 ON
SW2-6 OFF
ON
SW2-5 ON
SW2-6 ON
= 1sec
= 100msec
= 200msec
= Invalid (1sec)
OFF = No alarm mask
S2-7
OFF
Alarm mask setting
S2-8
OFF
Not used.
S3-1
OFF
Timer startup
OFF = No,
ON = Yes
S3-2
OFF
Talker ID of ROT
sentence
OFF = HE,
ON = TI
ON =
Control power abnormal
SW3-3 OFF
S3-3
SW3-4 OFF
OFF
SW3-3 OFF
Rate of turn scale
S3-4
SW3-4 ON
SW3-3 ON
SW3-4 OFF
OFF
SW3-3 ON
SW3-4 ON
S3-5
OFF
Ban or permission of a
ROT sentence output
Max 30.0 /min.

Max 300.0 /min.
Max 120.0 /min.
Invalid
Valid at the time of external sensor

(standard) selection.
OFF = Disabled,
ON = Enabled
OFF = Not used

S3-6
80
OFF
For Simrad use
ON =
If SW1-2 set to ON, GC85 will be

shown in display at start-up
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DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

SWITCH
DEFAULT
S3-7
OFF
S3-8
OFF
S4-1
OFF
S4-2
OFF
S4-3
ON
S4-4
OFF
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
Not used
38400 bps
Forward bow rate
9600 bps
4800 bps
S4-5
OFF
S4-6
ON
38400 bps
LOG serial receipt bow
rate
9600 bps
4800 bps
Jumper settings on SCC board

JUMPER
DEFAULT
J5
Open
CPU reset
J6
Short
Software installation
J7
3-4 short
J8
3-4 short
Serial signal output

setting
J9
3-4 short
Alarm contact setting
J10
3-4 short
Running contact setting
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FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
81
SIFC board
J3
J2
J27
J26
J1
J25
J24
J23
J22
J21
J20
J19
J18
J17
J16
J15
J14
J13
J12
J11
J10
J9
J8
J7
J6
J50
Jumper settings on SIFC board

JUMPER
DEFAULT
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
Output port: GTERM board, TB2:
"3TX"
J6
3-4 short
Serial signal output

setting
1-2 short =
EC-61162-2 or
TOKIMEC version
3-4 short =
IEC-61162-1 ed.2
NOTE:
Never use both jumpers

at the same time!

"4TX"
J7
1-2 short =
EC-61162-2 or
TOKIMEC version
3-4 short =
IEC-61162-1 ed.2
3-4 short
NOTE:

at the same time!

"5TX"
J8
1-2 short =
EC-61162-2 or
TOKIMEC version
3-4 short =
IEC-61162-1 ed.2
3-4 short
NOTE:
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at the same time!
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JUMPER
DEFAULT
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
"6TX"
J9
1-2 short =
EC-61162-2 or
TOKIMEC version
3-4 short =
IEC-61162-1 ed.2
3-4 short
NOTE:

at the same time!

"7TX"
J10
1-2 short =
EC-61162-2 or
TOKIMEC version
3-4 short =
IEC-61162-1 ed.2
3-4 short
NOTE:
3-4 short
Serial signal
output
setting, cont.
J11

at the same time!

"8TX"
1-2 short =
EC-61162-2 or
TOKIMEC version
3-4 short =
IEC-61162-1 ed.2
NOTE:

at the same time!

"9TX"
J12
1-2 short =
EC-61162-2 or
TOKIMEC version
3-4 short =
IEC-61162-1 ed.2
3-4 short
NOTE:

at the same time!

"10TX"
J13
1-2 short =
EC-61162-2 or
TOKIMEC version
3-4 short =
IEC-61162-1 ed.2
3-4 short
NOTE:
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at the same time!
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JUMPER
DEFAULT
FUNCTION
3-4 short

"GTX"
Open
Type setting
J16
J17
1-2 short =
EC-61162-2 or
TOKIMEC version
3-4 short =
IEC-61162-1 ed.2
NOTE:
The true heading

information on "Gyrocompass" is output
regardless of a system
change.(with HDM or
EHS unit). However,
when a "standard
external heading
sensor" is connected,
the true direction of the
selected sensor is
outputted.
NOTE:

at the same time!
Serial signal
output
setting, cont.
J14
J15
DESCRIPTION
Short =
Standard
Open =
With an external
heading sensor (with
HDM or EHS unit)
Short =
Internal
communication with
"External heading
sensor "
Open =
Software is installed in
SCCpwb
Open
Short
Software install or
internal
NOTE:
Be sure to set "J6" of

"SCCpwb" to "OPEN".
NOTE:
A damage will be
given to a circuit if
software is installed
while this jumper has
been short.
Output port: GTERM board,

TB1 "1RT3RT"
J18
1-2 short
"Rate of turn" Analog

signal level selection
1-2 short =
Output voltage 0v to
5v DC or 0v to 10v
DC
3-4 short =
Output voltage 0v to
+5v DC or 0v to
+10v DC
NOTE:
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at the same time!
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JUMPER
DEFAULT
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
Input port: GTERM board,
TB1 "SL"
J19
1-2 short
LOG contact signal

selection
1-2 short =
200p.p.n.m.
3-4 short =
400p.p.n.m.
NOTE:
Never use both

jumpers at the same
time!

TB1 "GRX"
J20
1-2 short
Polarity for "GPS"

signal setting
1-2 short =
Standard
3-4 short =
Polarity is carried out

reversely.
NOTE:
When a signal cannot

be received by "1-2
short", it is set as "3-4
short."
NOTE:
Never use both

jumpers at the same
time!

TB1 "LRX"
J21
1-2 short
Setting of polarity for

"LOG" signal
1-2 short =
Standard
3-4 short =

reversely.
NOTE:

be received by "1-2
short."
NOTE:
Never use both

jumpers at the same
time!

TB1 "ESRX"
J22
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1-2 short
Setting of polarity for

"external heading
sensor" signal
1-2 short =
Standard
3-4 short =

reversely.
NOTE:

be received by "1-2
short."
NOTE:
Never use both

jumpers at the same
time!
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JUMPER
DEFAULT
FUNCTION
Selection of receiving
port of CPU in SCC
board
J23
DESCRIPTION
1-2 short =
An option serial
signal is received.
3-4 short =
"GPS"serial signal
(38400bps only) is
received.
1-2 short
NOTE:
Selection of Output
serial signal
J24
Never use both

jumpers at the same
time!

TB2 "5TX"
1-2 short =
The signal set up by

"J6" is output.
3-4 short =
The true heading

information on
"Gyro-compass" is
output regardless of
a system change
(with HDM or EHS
unit).
1-2 short
NOTE:
When a "standard
external heading
sensor" is connected,
the true direction of
the selected sensor is
output.
NOTE:
Never use both

jumpers at the same
time!

TB2 "ST1/OPRX+"
J25
1-2 short
Output port setup of

"GTERM board
1-2 short =
The step signal for

"Step signal type
repeater" is output.
(ST1)
3-4 short =
Serial signal receive

(OPTION) (OPRX+).
NOTE:
Never use both

jumpers at the same
time!

TB2 "ST2/OPRX-"
J26
1-2 short =
The step signal for

"Step signal type
(ST2)
3-4 short =

(OPTION) (OPRX-).
1-2 short
NOTE:
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Never use both

jumpers at the same
time!
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DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

JUMPER
DEFAULT
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
TB2 "ST2/OPRXC"
J27
1-2 short =
The step signal for

"Step signal type
(ST3)
3-4 short =

(OPTION) (OPRXC).
1-2 short
NOTE:
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Never use both

jumpers at the same
time!
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BLANK
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ALARM MESSAGES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
11
ALARM MESSAGES AND CORRECTIVE

ACTIONS
This section provides a description which system errors
that are displayed, and which corrective actions that could
be performed by the system operator.
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11.1 The alarm system

The GC80/GC85 system will continually check for faults while
the system is running.
If a fault occurs, an alarm code will be displayed in the LCD, the
Alarm lamp will be flashing, and an audible alarm will be
activated.
Up to 4 alarm codes may be displayed in the LCD to indicate
that several alarm situations are present. The last activated alarm
will be displayed on the right side of the display. The figure
shows that alarm with code 1, 3 and 2 were generated in that
order.
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If more than 4 alarms are active, this will be indicated with a dot
behind the last number as shown on the figure below. Further
alarm codes may then be displayed by pressing the arrow up
button.
The example shows that alarm code 2, 3, U, d and 7 were

activated.
Caution
90
When an alarm is generated, bearing information from the

GC80/GC85 may not be present or may have large error. Any
equipment using bearing information from the gyro compass
should therefore immediately be operated according to the
equipments emergency operating procedure.
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11.2 Acknowledging an alarm

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bkq
An alarm is acknowledged by pressing the ACK/ENT button.

- The audible alarm will be silenced
- If the alarm situation has disappeared, the alarm lamp will
be switched off, and the alarm code will be removed from
the LCD
- If the alarm situation continues, the alarm lamp will switch
from flashing to steady light. The LCD will return to show
true bearing with flashing numbers to indicate that the
bearing may have large errors
An alarm code for an active error may be recalled by pressing

the DISP button until the alarm display is shown. It is possible
to recall any alarm code in the LCD for as long as the alarm
situation is present.
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11.3 Fault finding

When an alarm is generated and not removed by pressing the
ACK/ENT button, further actions should be taken to correct the
alarm situation.
The following pages present an overview of symptoms and
corrective actions for faults that may be corrected by the
operator. If none of these procedures correct the problem,
contact the local Simrad dealer for advice or for requesting on
board service.
Before any fault finding procedure is started, the following
actions should be performed to verify a system error:
- Shut down and restart the gyro compass
- Verify that all cables are properly connected according to
the wiring diagrams, page 67 onwards
- Check the cables from the main power supply to the
Control unit
Main power failure

Alarm generated when the main power supply is lost.
Caution
Turn OFF the power as described in page 11 before checking

the main power supply.
1
Verify that the main power switch inside the Control unit
is switched ON.
Check the input from the power supply to the Control unit:
Terminal board/Terminal: ....ITERM/ TB1, 24M+ and 24MVoltage:................................24V DC +30% / -20%
Check the cables from the main power supply to the

Control unit
Remove power to the Control unit and check the fuse:

F101: 6.3A
For location and replacement of the fuses, refer to page 28

onwards.
Internal power failure in Control unit

Generated when the Control units power supply are over current
or over voltage.
1
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Turn OFF the power by pressing the POWER button, and

repress the POWER button after 20 seconds.
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2
If no alarm is activated, continue the start-up procedure as

described in Start-Up, page 10.
If the alarm is repeated, contact Simrads local dealer for

assistance.
Inverter failure
Alarm generated in the Inverter in the Master compass is over
current or over voltage.
1


If the alarm is repeated, turn OFF the power and check the
inverter fuse, F1:12A.

onwards.
Zero cross failure

This alarm is generated when the reference angle for the
compass bearing not can be properly detected, or if a fault is
generated in the bearing calculation.
1
Press the DISP button until the flashing bearing is

displayed in the LCD.
Adjust the bearing with the arrow buttons until the bearing
corresponds to the vessels actual bearing, and confirm the
entry with the ACK/ENT button.
If the bearing input was accepted by the system, the LCD
will display current bearing without flashing.
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Report the error to Simrad even if the bearing is accepted

and the alarm removed.
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System communication failure

Alarms generated when there is a failure in communication from
the Master compass to the Control unit.
1


If the alarm is repeated, turn OFF the power and

disconnect the power cable to the Control unit.
Confirm the connection between the terminal board in the

Master compass and the terminal board in the Control unit
as shown below:
- GC80 Master compass:
TB1, MR+/- GC80 Compact Control unit:
GTERM PWB, TB1, MR+/-
GPS communication or data failure

and
Note!
Caution
94
Generated when if the communication from GPS has stopped

( ), or when there is a failure in the communication line from
the GPS ( ).
This alarm is only generated when GPS is selected as the
vessels input system for latitude or speed.
1
Verify that the GPS operates according to the GPS

documentation.
If the GPS has a failure, change the input system as

described in Setting the Latitude input system, page 49
and Setting the Speed input system, page 50.
Any alarm generated by a failure in the GPS may cause large

errors in the bearing output.
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Internal communication failure

and
Caution
Generated when the communication from the external bearing

sensor has stopped ( ), or when a failure is detected in the
communication ( ).
When these alarms are generated, the bearing information
from the external bearing sensor may have large error.
1
Verify that the external bearing sensor operates correctly

according to the systems documentation.
External bearing sensor failure

and
Note!
Generated when the serial signal from the external bearing

sensor has stopped ( ), or when a failure is detected in this serial
signal ( ).
This alarm is only generated when the external bearing sensor
is selected as active bearing output system.
1
Verify that the external bearing sensor operates correctly

according to the systems documentation.
LOG (serial) communication or data

failure
and
Note!
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Activated when the serial signal from LOG (serial) has stopped
( ), or when a failure is detected in the serial signal from the
LOG ( ).
This alarm is only generated when GYRO is selected as the
active bearing output system, and when LOG (serial) is selected
as the vessels speed input system.
1
Verify that the LOG operates according to the LOG

documentation.
If the LOG has a failure, change the input system as

described in Setting the Speed input system, page 50.
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Repeater failure
No output on single repeaters
Check that the repeater is connected to the gyro according

to the repeaters documentation.
Each repeater output has a separate fuse in the Control

unit. Disconnect the power to the Control unit, and check
the fuse for the repeater not working:
- Step repeater:
F11 to F14, F5 to F9: 1A
- Serial repeater:
F1 to F10: 1A

onwards.
No output on any repeater
Disconnect the power to the Control unit, and check the

following fuses:
F16: 20A

onwards.
Failure when powering ON the gyro

compass
If alarm code and are generated simultaneously when the
GC80 system is turned ON, the following procedure should be
used to correct the alarm situation:
1
Press the POWER button to turn OFF the system, and

repress the button after 1 second.
If the alarm status remains, remove the power to the

system and verify the fuse for the inverter.

onwards.
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11.4 Complete alarm code list

Alarm
code
E-1
E-2
E-3
Alarm content
When the main power (AC power source) is lost.
Power is
abnormal
Power supply unit in the control box becomes over

current.
Power supply unit in the control box becomes over

voltage.
24R is lost.
Inverter in the master compass becomes over current.
Inverter in the master compass becomes over voltage.
+12.5V is abnormal.
-12.5V is abnormal.
+10V is abnormal.
10
-10V is abnormal.
Rotor current is
abnormal
11
Gyro rotor current is abnormal.
Rotor tilting angle

is abnormal
12
Rotor tilting angle is abnormal.
Servo loop is
abnormal
13
Horizontal servo loop is abnormal.
14
Bearing servo loop is abnormal.
15
Rate limit is abnormal.
Zero cross is
abnormal
36
Zero cross azimuth angle sensor is abnormal.
Memory is
abnormal
16
Memory is abnormal
17
Memory is abnormal
18
Memory is abnormal
19
Memory is abnormal
20
Memory is abnormal
21
Communication error (MCCSCC).
23
MCC is reset.
22
Communication error (SCCMCC).
24
SCC is reset.
25
When GPS system is stopped or serial signal from GPS

is cut. (timeout is 15 sec.)
Inverter is
abnormal
E-4 *1
E-6
E-7 *1
E-8
E-9 *1
E-A
Communication
error (1)
Communication
E-b *1 error (2)
E-c
Possible cause
Main power is
abnormal
Control power is
abnormal
E-5 *1
Datailed
code
GPS
communication off
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Alarm
code
E-d
Datailed
code
Alarm content
GPS data
abnormal
Possible cause
26
GPS latitude data abnormal. (timeout is 17 sec.)
27
GPS speed data abnormal.(timeout is 17 sec.)
E-E
MAG/EHS
communication off
32
When MAG/EHS system is stopped or serial signal from

GPS is cut. (timeout is 15 sec.)
E-F
MAG/EHS data
abnormal
33
EHS data abnormal. (timeout is 17 sec.)
E-L
EXT. sensor
communication off
30
When EXT. sensor system is stopped or serial signal

from EXT. sensor is cut. (timeout is 15 sec.)
E-n
EXT. sensor data

abnormal
31
EXT. sensor data abnormal.(timeout is 17 sec.)
E-P
LOG(serial)
communication off
28
When LOG (serial) system is stopped or serial signal

from LOG (serial) is cut. (timeout is 15 sec.)
E-U
LOG(serial) data
abnormal
29
LOG (serial) data abnormal.(timeout is 17 sec.)
E-r
E5V is lost
34
E5V (power supply of serial signal) is lost.
E-G
Master bearing is
abnormal
35
When compensation of the bearing by the encorder

signal is not completed.
LOG(contact)
data abnormal
37
LOG (contact) is abnormal.
E-u *1
*1: This alarm code is not displayed to customer.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Simrad GC80/GC85 Gyro Compass

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Simrad GC80/GC85 Gyro Compass

This manual is divided in the following sections:

9. Spare part list

10. Dip switch settings

11. Alarm messages and corrective actions

Precaution in use ................................................................3

Bearing repeaters ...............................................................4

USER INTERFACE ..............................................................5

GC80 Expanded Control unit ................................................6

System Start-up and Shut-down......................................... 10

Selecting active compass ................................................... 12

Adjusting dimming level .................................................... 12

Displaying present settings ................................................ 13

Confirming present settings ............................................... 15

Alarm messages ............................................................... 18

Cleaning the operator panels and the cabinet surface ............ 22

Checking the connectors.................................................... 22

Checking mechanical installation......................................... 22

Preventive maintenance intervals........................................ 23

Replacing the Sensitive element ......................................... 23

Simrad GC80/GC85 Gyro Compass

Replacing the Fuses .......................................................... 30

Unpacking and handling .................................................... 34

Mechanical installation ...................................................... 34

Grounding the units .......................................................... 40

Dip-switch settings ........................................................... 40

Installing the Sensitive element .......................................... 43

System start-up and software configuration ......................... 47

Balancing the Horizontal ring.............................................. 51

ADVANCED SETTINGS .....................................................53

Using the Extension menu ................................................. 54

The Extension menu overview ............................................ 55

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ...........................................61

General specification ......................................................... 62

Signal input specification ................................................... 63

Signal output specification ................................................. 64

Environmental Specification ............................................... 65

Drawings included ............................................................ 68

SPARE PART LIST............................................................73

GC80 Expanded Gyro system ............................................. 74

GC85 Expanded Gyro system ............................................. 74

10 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS ...................................................75

11 ALARM MESSAGES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS...............89

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Simrad GC80/GC85 Gyro Compass

A GC80 or GC85 system is identified by the labelling on top of

Simrad GC80/GC85 Gyro Compass

110/220V AC POWER INPUT

Simrad GC80/GC85 Gyro Compass

GC80 Expanded Control unit

Used for selecting the gyro compass as the active heading

Used for selecting the external heading system as the heading

Used for displaying data on the LCD. Refer Displaying present

Used for confirming a change in data and input systems. Refer

The button is also used for acknowledging an alarm as described

Used for increasing or decreasing a parameter value. Refer